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Fab Flash: Cartier Celebrates Today as LoveDay

FabSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:46:18 PDT

If you were tempted by the new collection of Cartier LoveCharity bracelets before, here's your chance to be tempted one more time! Cartier is officially celebrating today as its second annual LoveDay by announcing its newest celebrity ambassadors for the LoveCharity bracelet and ringing the ceremonial Opening Bell at NASDAQ in New York!

To see the group of ambassadors, who are joining celebrities already currently involved including Liv Tyler and SJP,

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw for the Neighbor's Keeper Foundation -
chocolate brown bracelet
Julianne Moore for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance - lavender bracelet
Elie Wiesel for The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity - yellow
bracelet
Rachel Weisz for The Constant Gardener Trust - lilac bracelet
Rihanna for Believe -sea foam green bracelet
Djimon Hounsou for SOS Children's Villages - deep copper bracelet
Eva Mendes for The Art of Elysium - navy bracelet
Usher for the New Look Foundation - gold bracelet

This all is very exciting! Happy LoveDay!
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On Our Radar: Cartier LoveCharity Bracelets

FabSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 06:50:33 PDT

OMG I so want one of these! And I have a suspicion lots of you will too...To celebrate Cartier's second annual "LoveDay," the luxury goods company will announce its newest celebrity ambassadors for the Cartier "LoveCharity" bracelets. Last year, Cartier donated more than $1.2 million to eight global charities from the sales of the Love bracelet, and due to the enormous success, this year Cartier will celebrate with a new bracelet. Without further ado, here are the candy colored charity bracelets:

The new bracelet features an 18K white gold miniature bracelet graced with the word "Love" and accented with two signature screw motifs. It is set into a knotted silk cord available in various colors, with each cord designating support of a unique cause. The bracelet is $475 with $100 per bracelet benefiting its corresponding charity. Come June 8th, 10% of all sales from the collection will benefit the partnered organizations.

My faves are the blue bracelet, benefiting Sarah Jessica Parker for UNICEF, and the lavender bracelet, benefiting Julianne Moore for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance - two of my favorite gals and two wonderful charities! Now here's a jewelry purchase you can justify!

With more colors and charities than I pictured here, the LoveCharity bracelets can be purchased at Cartier boutiques in the US & Canada and for more info visit Cartier.com.

Alexis, Olivia, Jordana, and More Show Off Cool-Girl Summer Style at the Coach Fete - Who's Most Fab?

Marisa Tom — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:24:00 PDT

For a super Summer-inspired fix of flirty frocks, colorful bags, and must-have sandals, look no further than the stylish celebs making the rounds at Coach's cocktail-cum-charity benefit party in LA yesterday evening. Aside from the brand's slick leather-and-tassel satchels providing a cool accessorized boost, we loved the variety of sunny styles - girlie, muted sophistication, and all-out brights - spotted on the likes of Alexis Bledel, Olivia Munn, Jordana Brewster, and Kristen Bell. While Olivia opted for a Naven neon pink miniskirt and Jordana kept it cool in silver-gray tones, Alexis chose a butterfly-printed Tucker dress for the occasion. For a tougher edge, check out Malin Akerman's leather Mandy Coon number, or for a more Parisian-chic vibe, channel Nikki Reed's Finders Keepers shirtdress look. Click through now for a stylish selection of enviable celeb ensembles, then tell us in the comments who gets your best-dressed vote!

One Woman's Quest for the Best: The Fastest, Farthest Female Inline Skate

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:23:05 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

Over the next few months, families will travel across the U.S. via plane, train or car during summer road trips. Kacie Fischer will be covering the same distance (nearly 4,000 miles, on her route), but on inline skates. . . and in just 74 days. If she reaches her goal, Fischer will also be breaking five Guinness World Records in the process.

We caught up with Fischer, a Promax DOer, after a long day of skating to get the backstory about her fit trip which has been two years in the making.

How did you get started with inline skating?

I started skating when I was 7, but didn’t start skating longer distances until I was cross training as a college runner. I found that I could travel a lot farther and see a lot more, plus it was a lot more exhilarating-try flying down a hill at 40+ miles per hour! Inline skating is like running on steroids.

More of Kacie's interview after the break.

Fab Community Must Reads: Get Ginnifer Goodwin's Met Gala Look, For Less

Brittney Stephens — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:00:45 PDT

Five ways to get Ginnifer Goodwin's Met Gala look for less - Beauty and the Budget
Coco Rocha gets colorful for Elle Brazil - Sandi in the City
Liquidation proceedings begin at Betsey Johnson - The Fash Pack
Natalia Vodianova's 6-year-old daughter models for charity - Life, Love & Lace
How to get safari-chic for under $90 - Cheap Chic Daily

A Cancer Survivor's Goal: 50 Triathlons by Her 50th Birthday

espnW — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:26:06 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar!

By Julia Savacool

It's a good thing Jenn Sommermann discovered triathlons when she did. "I was turning 40 years old, and my friend and I were looking for a way to commemorate the occasion," Sommermann said. "We decided to train for a triathlon." Because Sommermann was on the East Coast and her friend was on the West, the two trained together virtually, exchanging workout notes and messages of encouragement. Several months later, they competed in the Danskin Women's Tri in Seattle.

"That was it, I was in love with triathlons," Sommermann said. Little did she know, two years later the fitness she gained through the sport would help her win a battle against ovarian cancer.

It was December 2006 when Sommermann received her diagnosis. She'd been feeling out of sorts for months, but had been reluctant to see her doctor.

The symptoms for ovarian cancer are subtle: Bloating, weight gain, fatigue and indigestion are all indicators for the disease, but they are also common symptoms for many women during their monthly cycle. The main difference with ovarian cancer, explained Sommermann, is the symptoms don't go away.

It was by chance she discovered the cancer - she was pressing on her stomach one night and came across a hard lump. "I called my husband over, and he felt it, too," she said. "I knew this wasn't good." She went to see her physician immediately, and an ultrasound revealed a tumor about the size of an eggplant. "I had Stage 3 ovarian cancer," said Sommermann. "I was in shock. The disease is 94 percent curable if you catch it by Stage 2. But after that, the numbers are not in your favor."

Surfing gets Anastasia Ashley through tough times

Read more about Jen's inspiring story after the break.

How Glee's Dianna Agron Keeps Healthy and Fit

Michele Foley — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:46:34 PDT

Happy birthday, Dianna Agron! The Glee star turns 26 today, and to celebrate we're taking a look at how the dancing beauty keeps things fit and healthy.

She's a ballet beauty: Like many of her fellow Glee cast members, Dianna has been dancing since an early age - 3 years old, to be exact. Focusing on ballet and jazz, Dianna even taught dance classes as a teen while also appearing in local musical theater productions.

She keeps foods fresh and natural: A vegetarian, Dianna keeps things healthy by cooking most of her own meals. She told Teen Vogue that her healthy diet gives her much-needed stamina to handle the demands of her career. Around town, she's a staple at Whole Foods and her local juice bar - and always with a reusable grocery bag in hand!

She makes fitness part of her everyday routine: With two dogs in her household, you won't find Dianna spending too much time on the couch. Instead, she loves heading outdoors with them for long walks and hikes. She'll also get moving in the name of charity; last year, Dianna participated in a charity race benefiting the Red Cross Japan disaster relief fund.

Photo sources: Vanity Fair, Getty Images, Wenn

Prince William and Kate Step Out For First Appearance Since His Return From Duty!

Allie Merriam — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:26:31 PDT

Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William were together in rainy London today to check out the premiere of African Cats, which was held to benefit the Aid of Tusk charity. She wore a gray number from British designer Matthew Williamson.

It was the first time Kate and William have stepped out publicly since his return from duty in the Falkland Islands last month. Kate and Will did, though, spend time on a family vacation in the French Alps. William joined in on the Middleton family ski getaway in the resorts of Meribel and Courchevel. The whole Middleton clan, including Kate's parents Michael and Carole, as well as her siblings James and Pippa, were on hand to welcome William home. There will be more celebrating for Will and Kate's loved ones this weekend too. Sunday is William and Kate's first wedding anniversary. To mark the milestone, we've rounded up the 100 best pictures from Will and Kate's first year married.

Danny Seo Celebrates Earth Day With a One Kings Lane Tastemaker Sale to Benefit Charity

Guest Writer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 PDT

We're excited to present a post from guest writer, eco lifestyle expert, and all-around awesome guy Danny Seo.

Late last year, I had the privilege to sit down with one of the co-founders of One Kings Lane, Ali Pincus, and talk about our favorite places to shop, how I'm addicted to the home shopping site, and to talk about ways I could get involved with One Kings Lane. We came up with the idea for me to do a TasteMaker tag sale where I could collect some of my favorite vintage and antique items from my home and put them up for sale on the site. I agreed under one condition: if we could donate the proceeds to my favorite charity, Baby Buggy.

Baby Buggy, in case you aren't familiar, is the wonderful nonprofit founded by Jessica Seinfeld that has the motto "Love, Recycled." It's so appropriate because they accept lightly used baby gear, clothes, and new baby and children essentials to help families in the greatest need. They are a clearinghouse of sorts that works with a network of nonprofits who call Baby Buggy with a wish list of goods they desperately need. And like a fairy godmother, Baby Buggy always comes to the rescue. With the proceeds from this sale, Baby Buggy will be able to buy the most needed essentials to help families in need. In the spirit of Earth Day, selling vintage and antique items is green for Mother Earth since it's reusing what already exists; the sale proceeds will coincidentally help many mothers here on Earth.

In this special CasaSugar post, I'm excited to give you a sneak peek at three items for sale and the unique story behind them. I've traveled the world for work and always found time to visit out-of-the-way antique stores, flea markets, and galleries to search for beautiful things. I hope whoever buys these goodies will cherish them as much as I have over the years.

Indian ArrowHead Collection When I was filming my TV show "Simply Green with Danny Seo" (all episodes on Hulu now), I made a point to visit a small antique store in the sleepy town of Point Pleasent, PN. Down an alley and past a blacksmith shop (of all things!), I found a little antiques store that was going out of business. Rummaging through box after box, I came across a collection of mounted arrowheads, all hand mounted on colorful felt with a hand pounded metal backing in glossy black frames. What I loved about these pieces is that clearly someone had scavenged the woods of Pennsylvania for each arrowhead, cleaned them, and displayed them in a very beautiful and interesting pattern. I also love the pop of color in the background.

Keep reading to learn about two more special items from the sale

The Communal Table: Hunger Hits Home

Susannah Chen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:06:03 PDT

As much as we love to cook and eat, we can't ignore the stark reality of what's going on around us: each day, millions upon millions of people struggle to secure their next meal. (Ironically, even food writers have been known to live off of food stamps.) To bring more awareness to the cause, Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual roundtable to discuss the fight against hunger. Find out how you can help beyond just donating money, and see what the rest of our friends are doing to raise awareness of poverty and food scarcity.

FN Dish: 4 Ways to Take Action Against Childhood Hunger Today
EatingWell: 6 Inspiring People Who Are Fighting Hunger
BlogHer Food: Poor Girl on SNAP: Using EBT at the Farmers Market
Food52: A Day in the Life at Share Our Strength
GMA.com: Fight Hunger With These 5 Charities
Cooking Channel: Join the Great American Bake Sale
Food Republic: Joining Bloggers to Take on Hunger
Eatocracy: Focus on Hunger

Join in on the conversation over at Twitter by checking out #pullupachair.